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Melissa Galloway and Windermere J’Obie W have this morning danced their way to 10th place in the FEI Dressage World Cup Final in Riyadh, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Fifteen of the world’s best progressed through to the Grand Prix Freestyle this morning where Melissa and Joey scored...
Read moreToday is the day . . . New Zealand’s FEI Dressage World Cup finalist Melissa Galloway and Windermere J’Obei W have drawn last to go in a star-stacked field at Riyadh in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. “I am feeling really humbled to just be here honestly,” said Melissa. “It’s...
Read moreIt’s been podium time for New Zealand riders in both hemispheres at the weekend, with eventing Olympian Clarke Johnstone leading the way in the CCI3*-S at Burnham Market in the UK. Clarke won the class aboard Domasco and was third on Menlo Park at Burnham Market International Horse...
Read morePara dressage combo Louise Duncan and Showcase BC have placed third in their opening Grade IV Test A at the Leader Equine Dressage Spectacular at Boneo Park in Melbourne. The Kiwis scored 67.454% and drew plenty of admiration from the commentators. “I am so proud of my wonderful unicorn,”...
Read moreParalympian hopeful Louise Duncan is all about seizing the day. The hairdresser from Levin is chasing down a last minute berth for the Paris Paralympic Games aboard Showcase BC at the Leader Equine Dressage Spectacular at Boneo Park near Melbourne this week. She is competing in the...
Read moreThe 2023/24 Show Jumping season drew to a close this weekend with the ESNZ Series Final Show drawing competitors from afar to capitalise on the last series points up for offer. For the first time, the show was held at the Taupo Fiber Fresh National Equestrian Centre in the beautiful indoor...
Read moreIt’s countdown time for New Zealand’s top dressage combination Melissa Galloway and Windermere J’obei W who over the next couple of days start their journey to the FEI World Cup Dressage Final in Saudi Arabia. The Marlborough combo, who powered from 152 to 33rd in the April FEI world...
Read moreEventing Southland finished their season off in style, starting with the Kakatea Equestrian Young Event Horse. This was a great event showcasing some lovely up and coming Event Horses. Thankyou to the judges, Stuart Bishell, Janene Maxwell and Julianne Baynes-White for giving up their...
Read moreThe International Society for Equitation Science (ISES) Conference held in Cambridge was an opportunity for a gathering of equine researchers, veterinarians and practitioners involved in different disciplines including Thoroughbred Racing, Eventing, Show-jumping, Dressage, Pony Club...
Read moreHorse welfare was at the fore at the National Endurance Championships this weekend with five vets including Foreign Vet Delegate Sarah Coombs (GBR) closely monitoring the horses over distances that ranged from 30km to 160km. The horses – many of which were Arabians or Arabian derivatives...
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